A $28 billion transport programme has been unveiled for Auckland in what’s been described by the Government and Auckland Mayor…
Jacinda Ardern sets out Government’s transport plan, including nationwide fuel tax
KEY POINTS: The Government has released its draft 10-year policy statement on land transport A fuel tax increase of between…
Simon Wilson: 10 pieces of nonsense they’re talking about transport
Labour’s transport plan met with a roar of disaproval. But it was was clearly signposted and should have surprised no…
Reopening of Napier-Wairoa rail delayed after heavy flooding
IMPACT: Damage sustained by the Napier rail line during heavy flooding last week is likely to delay the re-opening of…
KiwiRail freight moving along Kaikoura line again after big clean up
One of the slips along the Kaikoura highway at Jacob’s Ladder after clearing and terracing. KiwiRail freight services are on the…
Work underway already on Wairoa to Napier railway line
Two days after the Government announced it would put $5 million towards reopening the rail line, work is underway. Photo…
Port and road groups support Taranaki rail network feasibility study
ANDY JACKSON/Fairfax NZ A rail bike tourism venture had replaced locomotives on the Stratford Taumarunui line. Port Taranaki has the…
New regional development strategies “defying reason”
By Michael Reddell* Earlier this week, Kiwirail released its most recent half-yearly financial result. Once again, the taxpayer was poorer for…
KiwiRail welcomes Government’s boost to rail
KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says today’s announcements of new projects in the Provincial Growth Fund are a strong signal…
KiwiRail shakes off impact of Kaikoura earthquake to post improved earnings
Kiwirail posted half-year revenue of $292.7m, down 1.9 per cent down on the previous year. Disruption to South Island rail…